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We English are good at forgiving our enemies; it releases us from the obligation of liking our friends.
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We are often more merciful to our animals [cats] than we are to each other.
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There comes a time when every scientist, even God, has to write off an experiment.
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Most of my life I have needed more time to be on my own.
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Publishers don't nurse you; they buy and sell you.
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It's possible to fight intolerance, stupidity and fanaticism when they come separately. When you get all three together it's probably wiser to…
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The weekend break had begun with the usual resentment and had continued with half-repressed ill humour. It was, of course, his fault.…
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I still occasionally need to struggle but I now fear it less. The weapons I fight it with are also my consolations:…
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Generosity is a virtue for individuals, not governments. When governments are generous it is with other people’s money, other people’s safety, other…
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The equally is a political theory, but no a practical politics.
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A regime which combines perpetual surveillance with total indulgence is hardly conducive to healthy development.
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The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.
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